She said after meeting Harry: “His visit is a boost and recognition - not that we want recognition, we don’t, but for someone in such a position to care enough to take time out to come and see us means a lot.

A Kensington Palace spokeswoman said: “Prince Harry wanted to visit the volunteers who have given many hours of their time to help sort through the huge number of donations made to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

“His Royal Highness was moved to hear how generous the public and businesses have been in donating all kinds of items to those affected; he thanked the teams from the British Red Cross and the Royal Mail who have worked tirelessly to sort through the donations.”

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